April
I was walking towards the elevator when someone tapped on my shoulder making me jump.
I pulled out my earphones and turned back to see who was calling me but I found no one.
I turned around and jumped seeing that creepy guy from the cafeteria some days before.
What was his name again Jones?? Lucas??
I looked down at his id hanging around his neck yeah it’s Lucas.
“Wow, hey there scaredy-cat.”
“Hi.”
“I waited for you in the cafeteria why didn’t you come?”
Cause I was avoiding you.
“I-I was b-busy..”
“So are you coming today?”
Well, I was thinking but now that I know you’ll be there…..
“I’m n-not sure.”
We both walked into the elevator.
While I was trying to keep my mouth shut Lucas kept on blabbering about this and that.
Finally, the elevator stopped at the 7th floor.
He got off and waved me goodbye with a big smile on his face see you later kiddo.
The elevator closed and I let out a sigh of relief.
Finally.
I soon reached my floor and head towards the office, I was about to knock when I heard a woman’s voice inside followed by Mr. Martínez’s.
It was easily understood from their chat and laughing that whoever that woman as she was definitely not an employee here.
I bit my lip heard.
Should I go in?
No no, I should wait here.
Maybe they are having a private talk?
Maybe she’s his girlfriend or something.
I took some steps back and stood outside the door leaning against the wall.
The conversation inside seems to have gotten fun as I could hear her laughter.
It’s been an hour and I was still standing outside clutching my bag to my chest.
How long they are going to talk?
I let out a small yawn and saw the door opening.
Mr. Martínez opened the door and stood there looking at me.
My gaze averted from him to the gorgeous woman standing next to him.
She was so pretty and so nicely dressed she looked like a model.
“I will see you later.” Mr. Martínez told her.
She gave a slight nod and looked my way and passed a warm smile.
I nervously smiled back at her.
She walked out of the office as her heels made a sound clicking the ground and slowly fade away.
I walked inside the office.
“How long you have been standing there?” his voice cold like ice.
“No-not long.”
I felt his intense gaze on me.
He knew I was lying.
“A-An hour.”
“Why didn’t you came inside.”
“I-I thought it was personal so- I…..”
He suddenly walked towards me making me jump in my place.
His intense gaze fixed on me.
“Next time just walk in no matter who is inside, okay?”
“o-okay.”
I took a seat and looked at the files hipped up on my table.
I quickly opened my laptop and got into preparing the reports.
Though I was drowned in my work Mr.martínez's hard stares didn't go unnoticed by me.
"April?"
I looked up from my laptop.
"Could you make me a copy of these documents?"
I stared at him blankly.
This was the first time he requested me and not an order.
Something is different about him these days.
But to be honest I like this difference.
I smiled at him unknowingly.
"Yes sir."
I took the papers and went to the copying room.
I put the papers inside and pressed the button.
I was lost in my thoughts when a voice broke in.
"Hey, kiddo."
I looked back to see Lucas coming towards me.
What is he doing here?
“Stop looking at me like I am some kind of creepy stalker.
The machine on our floor was broken so I came up here.”
He said smiling at me.
Though I don't like bumping into Lucas for some weird reason, I have kind of started getting calm in his presence.
It was so shocking when the realization hit me.
Maybe because of his not so funny jokes that he keeps on saying or maybe because of his heartwarming smile.
Whatever the reason was Lucas didn't make me feel scared of him, unlike my father or Mr. Martínez.
I gave him a soft smile.
"Woah did you just gave me a smile?"
"Really?"
" I am gonna have to mark the date today. All this time I was the one smiling and talking like a drunk idiot and this is the first time you smiled at me. Woah."
He exclaimed with a surprised look on his face which made me smile even more.
"Something is wrong with you."
He lowered his head as if examining me, trying to find what is wrong, and let out a chuckle.
Before he could say something else the machine beeped.
I quickly gathered my papers.
"See you at lunch today," Lucas yelled waving his hand.
I nodded with a smile on my lips.
Dimitri
I was already awake when the alarm buzzed I turned it off and quickly freshen up.
I prepared my black coffee and sat down on my balcony enjoying the morning calmness.
I pulled out my phone and dialed the number.
“Is this a dream or Dimitri Martinez is really calling me?”
“Good Morning mom. How are you?”
I answered letting out a chuckle.
“I am good son.”
“How are you? Is everything good at work?”
“Yes mom I’m good and everything’s fine at work.”
“How’s dad and David?”
“Everything’s good here honey.”
“.……..”
“What is it son is there anything you want to talk to me about?”
“Yes, mom Ummm there’s actually something I wanted to talk to you about for some time.”
“Is everything alright?”
“Yes mom everything’s fine it’s just…. I..”
“Oh I know what is it.” mom said laughing.
“Just come over today and we’ll talk about it okay?”
“Yeah, that would be good mom.”
“I’ll see you at lunch then, don’t be late.”
“Okay mom, I’ll see you later bye.”
I let out a sigh, took the last sip of my coffee, and head towards the washroom.
I parked my car and walked into the office.
The employees gave me slight bows and wished me a morning as I walked inside.
As I walked towards the elevator I saw April walking ahead nodding her head to the beats of music.
A smile crept on my face.
I was about to walk up to her when I saw a guy catching up to her. She took her earphones off and looked at the guy.
The guy ruffled her hair earning a small smile from her.
I could feel the muscle tension in my body as anger starts to boil inside me.
I clenched my jaw, my knuckles turning white from the tight grip.
I was flaring with anger.
I walked faster.
She was saying something to the guy.
She turned around and froze in her spot as soon as her eyes met mine.
I walked up to her grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards the elevator giving a death glare to the guy.
As soon as the door closed I quickly pressed the button.
Her wrist was still tightly gripped in my hand.
I tried my best not to let my anger outburst.
I do not want to scare her any more than I already have.
My gaze averted to her and I saw her shaking in fear standing next to me.
I ran my hand roughly through my hair.
As soon as the elevator reached the floor I walked out dragging her with me.
We walked into my office I roughly closed the door making a loud noise.
I finally let go of her hand and paced in my office.
“Who was he?” I said miserably failing to control my anger.
“What was he telling you?”
She didn’t utter a single word, her eyes glued to the ground.
“April I asked you a question, answer me.”
Still no answer.
“Answer got dammit!” I yelled making her jump in her place.
I knew how much I was scaring her but I couldn’t control my anger.
I wanted an answer.
But more than that I wanted to be the one with whom she would feel the comfort to talk freely, to laugh, to open up about everything in her life, to be her true self.
I wanted to be the one to whom she would look up through her beautiful brown eyes and thick lashes and give that beautiful soft smile full of love and kindness that holds the power to heal all the pain.
That beautiful smile has the power to light up the whole city.
I was angry and jealous that I failed to be that person for her.
At this moment I hated myself more than anything in this world.
I roughly hit my hand at the desk in frustration.
I looked over to her she still stood there keeping her head down.
I rushed up to her pushed her to the door cupped her face and pressed my lips roughly against hers.
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